02 DISCLOSE

Botti et al 2010, Bastendorf KD et al 2016, Viorica C et al 2013 all confirm higher efficiency in professional prophylaxis when done with the use of a disclosing agent.

WHY DISCLOSE BIOFILM?

Most of the biofilm is invisible to the naked-eye

For patient motivation and Oral Health Instruction (OHI)

To guide clinicians to use AIRFLOW® only where it’s needed

Evidence of clinical outcome: Color removed = biofilm removal

KEY FACT

In 2016, the independent german consumer group “Stiftung Warentest” revealed that only 50% of biofilm is removed interdentally during a standard professional tooth cleaning. The GBT step 02 (disclose) ensures that clinicians do not overlook removing any biofilm.

I realized that disclosing the patient is not just about showing the patient where the biofilm remains... but it is also a critical part of effective biofilm removal for us as the clinician.